Constable carries woman’s body for nearly a kilometre in vain rescue effort
A police constable in Mantralayam carried the body of a woman who died by suicide in the Tungabhadra river for nearly a kilometer to reach help. The officer attempted CPR after recovering the body, but the rescue effort was ultimately unsuccessful.
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This story highlights the personal dedication of first responders in challenging terrain and the human element of police work.
In an exemplary display of humanity, a constable with the Mantralayam police carried the dead body of a woman, who allegedly ended her life in the river Tungabhadra, for nearly a kilometre through hilly terrain. The constable reportedly carried the body on his back as there was no one to help and since it could not be left in the waters until help arrived.
The deceased, Jayashree (41), hailed from Balapalle village in Chamarajanagar district of neighbouring Karnataka. She, along with her family members reportedly came to Mantralayam to offer prayers at Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt. After having darshan the other family members left for their native place at around 8 a.m. on Sunday, while Jayashree stayed back.
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